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Michelle Rook

National Reporter

Michelle Rook is a national agricultural reporter and market analyst for Farm Journal’s AgDay and U.S. Farm Report, and she is the host of Markets Now. With expertise in commodity markets, grain trading, and agricultural journalism, she delivers daily market updates and analysis to farmers nationwide. She earned the NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year award and the prestigious Doan Excellence in Reporting Award.

Latest Stories
Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne Says the Soybean Complex Tanks, Pulling Down Corn
AgDay TV Markets Now: John Payne with Hedge Point Global Markets says soybeans and corn down for the week with soybeans back below $12.
February 02, 2024 08:46 PM
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Jerry Gulke -- Weekend Market Report
Market Analysis
Why Did Soybean Prices Fall Below $12, While Corn Held Long-Term Support?
Shipping disruptions and higher freight costs are to blame for the basis collapse and the large carries in all the major grains, says Jerry Gulke.
February 02, 2024 05:23 PM
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Market Analysis
Funds Continue to Press Corn and Soybeans, Wheat Bounces: Outside Markets Bearish in Response to Jobs Data
Corn and soybeans continue to see fund selling, while funds are covering shorts in wheat. Outside markets respond to Jobs data. Cattle try to extend gains pushed by higher cash. Darin Newsom, Barchart, has more.
February 02, 2024 12:52 PM
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Markets Now Close
Market Analysis
Will Cattle Prices Set New Records in 2024? The Outlook from CattleFax
Will cattle prices set new record highs in 2024? Kevin Good, CattleFax has their price outlook for fed cattle and feeders.
February 02, 2024 12:29 AM
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Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: Kevin Good of CattleFax Says Record Cattle Prices Likely Again in 2024
AgDay TV Markets Now: Kevin Good of CattleFax says record fed and feeder cattle prices are expected in 2024.
February 01, 2024 07:34 PM
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Market Analysis
Cattle Higher in Reaction to Confirmation of Smaller Herd, Hogs and Grains See Fund Selling Return
Cattle open higher in reaction to USDA’s confirmation of a small herd and no signs of rebuilding, Hogs see profit taking, grains back lower as funds return as sellers. Scott Varilek, Kooima Kooima Varilek, has more.
February 01, 2024 09:36 AM
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Markets Now Close
Market Analysis
Cattle Markets Fall Ahead of Inventory Report Showing Lowest Herd Since 1951: Hogs, Corn and Soybeans See Gains
Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek says USDA semi-annual cattle inventory report came as no surprise as it confirmed continued tight numbers and no herd rebuilding.
February 01, 2024 08:23 AM
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Market Analysis
Funds Back Selling Grains With Lack of Bullish News: Livestock See Profit Taking Early
Grains down as funds turn back to selling with China demand concerns, weak Brazil bean basis, bearish outside markets. Cattle & hogs see end of month profit taking to start. Randy Martinson, Martinson Ag, has more.
January 31, 2024 01:45 PM
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Michelle Rook
Markets Now Close
Market Analysis
Grains See Corrective Bounce Tuesday but Will Funds Use it to Go Even Shorter in the Market?
Any strength in the grain markets continues to be sold by the fund and algorithm traders according to DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing.
January 30, 2024 06:49 PM
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Michelle Rook
Market Analysis
AgDay TV Markets Now: DuWayne Bosse Says Funds Hold Near Record Short Position in Grain Markets
AgDay TV Markets Now: DuWayne Bosse, Bolt Marketing says funds have a near record short position in the grain markets. It is only surpassed by May of 2019 which was in the middle of the China trade war.
January 30, 2024 06:29 PM
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